Reside on Clarendon apartments, 4157 N Clarendon, Buena Park

The building, which was completed in 1928, follows a classic architectural order with a limestone base, a brick shaft and a terra cotta capital on its street-facing facades. The east and south facades are all brick. The entrance on Clarendon is a graceful limestone arch capped by terra cotta ornamentation and a canopy over the sidewalk.

Reside on Clarendon has undergone substantial renovation since its acquisition by an affiliate of Reside Living.

Kitchens and baths have been updated. Most of the kitchens are compact, and some have limited cabinet and counter space. The kitchens have gas ranges and built-in microwaves.

The apartments have hardwood floors, vintage details and closet space that compares favorably with many vintage properties.

Amenities, services, policies

Like most vintage buildings, Reside on Clarendon has limited common-area amenities.

There’s a small fitness room, a resident lounge, a laundry room, bicycle storage and a rooftop sun deck. Free basic Wi-Fi is available.

Reside on Clarendon is pet-friendly, subject to limits, and smoke-free.

The location

Reside on Clarendon is in the Buena Park neighborhood, two blocks north of Lakeview. Buena Park is a largely residential neighborhood dominated by low-rise buildings and single-family homes, in contrast to the denser and more commercial character of Lakeview.

El Mariachi, a 5-minute walk south, is a good spot for tacos and tequila.

Parks, recreation. Reside on Clarendon residents have convenient access to public parks and recreational activities.

The 8-acre Clarendon Park, a few blocks north of the building, has junior baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, a two-hoop basketball court, a dog-friendly area and a playground. The field house has a gym, a fitness center and several meeting rooms.

Free Wi-Fi, a concession stand and volleyball nets are just a few of the draws at nearby Montrose Beach.

The 2-acre Gill Park, a few blocks south of Reside on Clarendon, has an indoor pool.

The 1,200-acre Lincoln Park, one of the great public spaces in America, is just east of Reside on Clarendon. Lincoln Park has almost every recreational amenity imaginable, from an archery range to a great free zoo.

At this point in the park you’ll find a playground, the 9-hole Sydney Marovitz golf course, tennis courts and ball fields, and a picnic area.

Transportation. Reside on Clarendon has good access to public transportation.

It’s less than a 10-minute walk from Reside on Clarendon to the CTA Red Line stop at Sheridan. The #80 bus on Irving Park Rd, a few blocks south of the building, travels west to the CTA Red Line and to the Blue Line for connections to O’Hare Airport.

Reside on Clarendon residents have a short walk to the #146 (pdf) and #135 bus stops on Marine Drive. The 146 runs express to the 900 Shops, anchored by Bloomingdale’s, on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile, and then on to the Loop. The #135 bus provides express service to the New East Side and Loop.